‭Ephesians 4:17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, [18] having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; 

In retirement, I've been busy raising money to help support the rebuild of a special ministry our church offers to the community, Judgment Journey. As I approach people/businesses for donations, I'm met with either acceptance or rejection. Given these challenging financial times it's understandable that some people and businesses don't have the extra funds to donate, and I'm good with that. But in my interactions, I can tell if their rejection is more about rejecting the work of God to help others or financial restraints restrict donating. 

Today's passage was written over 2,000 years ago, but is still applicable to people today. People’s own understanding, or lack of understanding of what God offers, and hardened hearts, makes them reject the truth. This blindness and self absorbed attitude will be the very thing that damns them to Hell. I know it's a bold and harsh statement, but God's word makes it clear, you have a choice who you'll serve, and if you reject Jesus Christ’s gift of Salvation, your eternal home will be Hell. 

Maybe you are reading this blog and you are one who is blind to the gospel truth. Pick up a Bible and begin reading the new testament. Let God's word provide you the truth and not allow personal opinions to cloud your judgment. Eternity is forever, you have a personal responsibility to chose where you'll spend it after this brief life. Choose wisely, God will bless you for accepting His offer of eternity in Heaven.